The May 2013 Edinburgh Hour - #EdinHour - will have the theme "What's going on in EHX" - let's get local! - lighter nights are with us and we want to know about upcoming events, clubs and outdoor opportunities in every neighbourhood from EH1 to EH55!

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:13:52

A2 #edinhour Pedal on Parliament takes place in Edinburgh soon. Everyone can take part ow.ly/kyZoQ @POPScotland

— Edinburgh Spotlight · Wed, May 08 2013 13:26:16

Tonight's #EdinHour 9-10 pm about events, spring photos and more. See you there? @EdinHour has links for more info.

— Susan McNaughton · Tue, May 07 2013 23:43:47

just 30 minutes to #Edinhour! questions at edinhour.co.uk. Come and join in- theme is "Spring throughout Edinburgh" See you soon!!

— Edinburgh Hour · Wed, May 08 2013 12:29:43

@fruitbatwalton You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Q3 #EdinHour May 2013 - Promote a local event..." sfy.co/eIWq

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:08:36

@MyHoodEH9 @BacktracksEdin You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Q3 #EdinHour May 2013 - Promote a local event..." sfy.co/eIWq

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:08:36

Q3 #EdinHour May 2013 - Promote a local event... sfy.co/eIWq #storify #edinhour #edinburgh

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:08:36

Thank you for that @SusanMcNaughton really enjoyed #EdinHour this evening.

— Only In Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 15:05:30

@onlyinedinburgh You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Q1 #EdinHour - May 2013 - Local and Great in Edinburgh" sfy.co/q60C

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:01:25

Q1 #EdinHour - May 2013 - Local and Great in Edinburgh sfy.co/q60C #storify #edinhour #edinburgh

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:01:25

@BacktracksEdin You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Q1 #EdinHour - May 2013 - Local and Great in Edinburgh" sfy.co/q60C

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:01:25

@HulaJuiceBar You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Q1 #EdinHour - May 2013 - Local and Great in Edinburgh" sfy.co/q60C

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:01:25

@mallygraveson I like interesting people and who likes whisky :-) Great hour at #EdinHour Thank you too!

— Katalin Som · Wed, May 08 2013 15:00:32

@rzypci @EdinHour You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Pictures of Spring in Edinburgh for #EdinHour " sfy.co/iJJ0

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 14:56:12

Pictures of Spring in Edinburgh for #EdinHour sfy.co/iJJ0 #storify #edinhour #edinburgh

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 14:56:12

@onlyinedinburgh You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Pictures of Spring in Edinburgh for #EdinHour " sfy.co/iJJ0

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 14:56:12

@EdinHour #EdinHour sorry missed it again! Just home and enjoying reading all the tweets with a nice coffee :)

— Susie Farley · Wed, May 08 2013 14:54:36

Edinburgh #edinhour A5 Follow great #Tollcross businesses who serve

— MadHatDJ · Wed, May 08 2013 14:52:16

I had a great time on twitter tonight with #edinhour and #stirlinghour, but its over and out for me now so see you all tomorrow ;-)

— Search Scotland · Wed, May 08 2013 14:43:05

Reading #edinhour tweets is making me more homesick. Homeward bound the morrow so all good #homesweethome

— Life-Pod · Wed, May 08 2013 14:42:23

Wow @innertubemap awesome picture. This is why I love Edinburgh #secrets #edinhour

— Glenn Tait · Wed, May 08 2013 14:30:35

Promote a club/society/event/activity in your EH/area

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:08:12

Q3 Promote a club/society/event/activity in your EH/area. #EdinHour [remember to start your answer A3...]

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 13:36:03

@EdinHour Q3 everyone on #EdinHour can enter a dish for The Egg Award 2013 theeggaward2013.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/welcom… to promote their local fresh egg suppliers

— Fruitbatwalton · Wed, May 08 2013 13:37:33

#edinhour A3 our Mad Hatter loves to promote Edinburgh landmarks & local business Where you would like featured next? pic.twitter.com/HQL4ew5o6w · MadHatDJ

A3 cool project in EH8 - @The_Causey < help transform a wee bit of land :-) #edinhour

— MyHood EH9 · Wed, May 08 2013 13:56:07

A3 Can you plug your own business? ;) #EdinHour

— Yakety Yak · Wed, May 08 2013 13:54:39

“@insideoutchef A3 #edinhour I'm running a scone school in Sat 18th May at 10.30 and Mon 20 May - cost £20 all ingredients and equipment”

— Edinburgh Spotlight · Wed, May 08 2013 13:52:13

@edinburgh Blackford Hill is brilliant for walks, great views. Love the Hermitage too! A3. #EdinHour

— Mally Graveson · Wed, May 08 2013 13:51:46

A3 Don't forget to enjoy the Britain from the Air exhibition until the end of May - we have a great selection of photos! #Edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:50:29

A3 #Wildlife! A night at Edinburgh Zoo inc cocktails 24/5 and 25/6. Details ow.ly/kQh6k @edinburghzoo #edinhour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 13:48:57

#edinhour A3 Animal-loving New Town folk who keep feeding gull, rat, fox, feral cat/dog populations even in a recession. Such kindness.

— Broughton Spurtle · Wed, May 08 2013 13:47:14

A3 Moving to Leith Links this year, but worth a mention @WalkTheWalk #EdinHour - ow.ly/kPwBi

— Craigwell Cottage · Wed, May 08 2013 13:46:14

A3 Family Show @edfringe #August Princess Pumpalot: The Farting Princess @PPumpalot @ARfringe @LiamRudden #EdinHour pic.twitter.com/wrGakEyfbS · Robin Mitchell

A3 @Singinthecity will be singing at The KiltWalk 19th May thekiltwalk.co.uk/main/events-an… #EdinHour

— Kim · Wed, May 08 2013 13:44:44

A3 #Edinburgh is great for enjoying a walk. View of Arthur's Seat from Blackford Hill today #edinhour pic.twitter.com/bkwNqEVBJy · Enjoy Edinburgh

A3 Wed 15th & Thurs 16th May @benandjerrysUK are visiting the Grassmarket offering FREE ice cream & acoustic music by local talent #Edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:43:15

MT @fruitbatwalton: A3: everyone can enter a dish for The Egg Award 2013 theeggaward2013.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/welcom… to prom local fresh egg suppliers #EdinHour

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 13:42:23

A3 Lots of exciting events coming up in the Greater Grassmarket area! Bookmark our event page for more info grassmarket.net/newsandevents.… #Edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:42:19

A3 The KiltWalk raising money for Scottish children’s charities including Edinburgh’s Sick Kids Foundation bit.ly/10qJuqs #EdinHour

— Only In Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 13:42:05

@EdinHour A3: everyone on #EdinHour can enter a dish for The Egg Award 2013 theeggaward2013.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/welcom… to promote local fresh egg suppliers

— Fruitbatwalton · Wed, May 08 2013 13:41:09

A3 There's a countdown to the Edinburgh Marathon going on here... #EdinHour - ow.ly/kPwBa

— Craigwell Cottage · Wed, May 08 2013 13:40:54

What going on in your EH/area soon?

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:04:57

2nd question let's get down to details Q2 What going on in your EH/area soon? #Edinhour this can be really local!! promote that event!

— Edinburgh Hour · Wed, May 08 2013 13:20:11

Q2 p2 of Evening News every day has five things to do - if you want to be featured get in touch #edinhour

— Evening News · Wed, May 08 2013 13:25:07

Q2 But for now... White Hart Inn has live Scottish music Sunday to Thursday and live acoustic music every weekend! #edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:24:23

Q2 We've got a jam packed events calendar coming up from June onwards, including markets, creative sessions, music and more! #EdinHour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:22:40

A2 #edinhour Pedal on Parliament takes place in Edinburgh soon. Everyone can take part ow.ly/kyZoQ @POPScotland

— Edinburgh Spotlight · Wed, May 08 2013 13:26:16

A2 25 & 26 May: This year's Edinburgh Whisky Stramash at The Surgeon's Hall. Details at: thewhiskystramash.com/edinburgh/ #EdinHour

— Little Black Book · Wed, May 08 2013 13:29:04

A2 - Pedal on Parliament 2 is taking place next sunday 19 May 3pm Meadows going to be amazing. @POPScotland #Edinhour

— Lynne McNicoll · Wed, May 08 2013 13:29:34

A2 You can visit #EdintFest's home @thehubroyalmile and see the exhibition of 2012 Festival behind the scene photos by @SallyJubb #EdinHour

— edintfest · Wed, May 08 2013 14:04:59

A2 Not only in EH1 but in other EH postcodes as well we're bringing some of the world's best art at #EdintFest! Soon=in 93 days! #EdinHour

— edintfest · Wed, May 08 2013 14:03:39

A2 And if you are not in Edinburgh, join our Facebook page for The Hub Tour and get to know our home! #EdinHour

— edintfest · Wed, May 08 2013 14:02:53

A2 Join our Festival City project - we need you to co-create new orchestral work about Edinburgh! eif.co.uk/festival-city #EdinHour

— edintfest · Wed, May 08 2013 14:02:15

@EdinHour A2 Our Afternoon Tea on a steam train most weekends in EH51,pre-booking advised bkrailway.co.uk #edinhour

— Bo'ness Railway · Wed, May 08 2013 14:01:17

A2 Our neighbours @adam_lyal have a great line up of walking tour events every day of the year @EdinHour #edinhour

— Susan at Hula · Wed, May 08 2013 13:58:24

A2 @EdinHour our May gallery exhibition opened tonight - it's on for a month and features a local EH1 resident artist Nem Sarton #EdinHour

— Susan at Hula · Wed, May 08 2013 13:57:18

A2 #edinhour Edinburgh Marathon & Charity walks will be healthy focus in May + Hibernian in Scottish Cup Final, pic.twitter.com/oasAtCmBSG · MadHatDJ

A2 Edinburgh International Film Festival 19-29 June! Excited! #EdinHour

— Yakety Yak · Wed, May 08 2013 13:47:13

A2: 22 - 25 May: Scottish Ballet - Highland Fling at The Festival Theatre. Details at: edtheatres.com/sbhighland #EdinHour

— Little Black Book · Wed, May 08 2013 13:46:40

A2 - 18 May:Glenfiddich Gourmet Cookery School for Men at Edinburgh School of Food & Wine. Details at: esfw.com/leisure/glenfi… #EdinHour

— Little Black Book · Wed, May 08 2013 13:40:39

A2 - 14 June: Chocolate & Wine Masterclass at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Details: rosemurraybrown.com #EdinHour

— Little Black Book · Wed, May 08 2013 13:37:31

A2 Great @ImaginateUK festival events at @DanceBase !! imaginate.org.uk/festival-show/… #Edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:37:30

What's local and great about your EH/area?

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 15:00:56

Q1 What's local and great about your EH/area? #EdinHour [remember to start your answer A1...]

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 13:05:26

Q1: We love the wildlife in #Edinburgh especially the squirrels in and around Princes St Gardens #edinhour pic.twitter.com/unJ7PqNnbo · Edin Worst Drivers

@EdinHour Parks!! Holyrood, the Meadows, and Inverleith where we have British Military Fitness classes! #edinhour Q1 pic.twitter.com/Q1YCaw3MeE · ptiman

Q1 #Edinhour EH3 #Tollcross is a vibrant hub of independent small shops with healtthy outdoor park The Meadows pic.twitter.com/ciJN4XPUrU · MadHatDJ

Q1 #Edinhour Dog poo. Free, mostly organic, and available absolutely everywhere at all times of the day and night. Wonderful for gardeners.

— Broughton Spurtle · Wed, May 08 2013 13:16:58

Q1: Soo many great Edinburgh attractions to choose from around the city #EdinHour bit.ly/12WhICJ

— Only In Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 13:09:40

@EdinHour Great about my area: m massage - local, independent holistic massage salon in EH7 Q1 #Edinhour

— Mariota Dunning · Wed, May 08 2013 13:07:08

Q1: We love @StockbridgeMark (et) every Sunday morning from 10am - 5pm #EdinHour bit.ly/TDg3kH

— Only In Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 13:06:56

Q1 the small independent local shops in Stockbridge are amazing, I think there's a nice wee market on a Sunday too :-) #edinhour

— Stockbridge Market · Wed, May 08 2013 13:06:52

Q1 EH14 Walks along the water of Leith path #edinhour

— Liz Hill · Wed, May 08 2013 13:05:50

A1 Reason why #Grassmarket is awesome no. 546. I borrowed some limes from @bow_bar & who was there having a beer but @THENJERICO #EdinHour

— Susan at Hula · Wed, May 08 2013 14:02:19

#EdinHour A1 Leith: diversity of cultures, City Centre: Rich historical significance and the buildings!

— CSTogetherTours · Wed, May 08 2013 13:25:16

A1 Love the sense of History in the Canongate area and this startling building! #EdinHour - ow.ly/kPwAU

— Craigwell Cottage · Wed, May 08 2013 13:16:41

A1 Local talent! We are lucky enough to have pubs and bars with local musicians sharing their talents with the city :-) #edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:15:41

A1 couldn't possibly pick one EH area over another but Holyrood Park takes some beating - and handily it's beside our office! #edinhour

— Evening News · Wed, May 08 2013 13:15:34

A1 The water of leith walkway especially around Colinton Dell - kingfishers, albino squirrels, deer #EdinHour

— Lynne McNicoll · Wed, May 08 2013 13:15:26

A1 Where would you find a castle on top of a volcanic rock in the centre of the city? Only in Edinburgh! #EdinHour bit.ly/10GZSlD

— Only In Edinburgh · Wed, May 08 2013 13:15:17

A1 The warm welcome given by just about everybody you meet #EdinHour

— Little Black Book · Wed, May 08 2013 13:13:39

A1 So many local dug friendly spots! @Dugsnpubs have done a great job! #Edinhour

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 13:13:24

A1 inspiration all around, beach, woods, dogs, @DalriadaBar1 @SkylarkPorty #edinhour

— Laura Emily Cave · Wed, May 08 2013 13:13:16

Twitter chat, #EdinHour on 8 May was about sharing scenes from around Edinburgh, Scotland in the springtime. You can find out more about the monthly chat at: http://www.edinburghhour.com/

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, May 08 2013 14:55:54

Let's make a great gallery! Q4 Share great pictures of Spring in Edinburgh!! #EdinHour

— Edinburgh Hour · Wed, May 08 2013 13:50:12

Q4: clear blue skies and the castle! #edinhour pic.twitter.com/GANZhK5bGy · Krysia Rz.

“"#edinhour A4 @GrassmarketEdin Your wish is my command Greyfriars Bobby before I get dogs abuse...” sfy.co/t5yh

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 14:19:42

#edinhour A4 @GrassmarketEdin Your wish is my command Greyfriars Bobby before I get dogs abuse pic.twitter.com/pJkXf8ONHF · MadHatDJ

A4 Ok folks that's a wrap for us. We're riding off into the sunset on this! (I wish). Good night #EdinHour yfrog.com/ntvn7bdj · Only In Edinburgh

A4 Gorgeous sunny picture of Victoria St in spring! #Edinhour storify.com/elements/4db67…

— Greater Grassmarket · Wed, May 08 2013 14:04:30

#EdinHour A4 Always love it in Embo when everyone relaxes by putting up Spring Enjoyment Signs: pic.twitter.com/AjlnE0QNyd

— Broughton Spurtle · Wed, May 08 2013 14:03:10

A4 Spring walk by the Union Canal at Harrison Park #EdinHour ow.ly/i/24dMZ

— Craigwell Cottage · Wed, May 08 2013 14:01:07

MT @SamTourGuide: A4 spring time the Canongate Kirk at the bottom of the #RoyalMile FREE entry pic.twitter.com/bhZ8AzjzB9 #EdinHour · Susan McNaughton

A4 Another stunning sunset over Inverleith Park #EdinHour #reflections pic.twitter.com/hB9L3gXpeL · Only In Edinburgh

"@philmagowan: A4 a steam train going through Joppa last weekend! #EdinHour pic.twitter.com/E03DRAwoIt" @Robert_Drysdale · Judith Staley

A4 wedged between Arthur Seat and Salisbury Craigs...a teeny weeny castle! #EdinHour pic.twitter.com/7sqlKwZXgu · Yakety Yak

A4 Beautiful view of the city form Calton Hill #EdinHour pic.twitter.com/iCpnvOBde5 · Only In Edinburgh

Chill out... go for a woodland walk up The Pentlands... 30mins away from city centre... And relax. #A4 #edinhour pic.twitter.com/NzKgxXLphM · Mally Graveson

A4 We love this one by Gary Arndt - stunning! #Edinhour #Grassmarket pic.twitter.com/ANqJ71vKvv · Greater Grassmarket

A4: Dean Cemetry #EdinHour twitpic.com/cp7xev · Little Black Book

A4. No pics of my own this month, all I can do is point to @Grant___ again! flickr.com/photos/grant_r… #Edinhour

— Kim · Wed, May 08 2013 13:55:45

A4 Clear blue sky above the New Town #EdinHour pic.twitter.com/vQPqEMeaFP · Only In Edinburgh

A4 in the Botanics #Edinhour pic.twitter.com/VEVf8NTToi · Lynne McNicoll

A4 Spring view of Edinburgh Castle from Craiglockhart Hill. #EdinHour ow.ly/i/24dFp

— Craigwell Cottage · Wed, May 08 2013 13:55:32

This Storify created to store the Q&A for April 2013 #ScotlandHour about Festivals in Scotland. Not edited, no RTs included.

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:28:29

RockNess. The most beautiful festival in the world, the biggest party in Scotland, the ultimate way to kickstart your summer! #ScotlandHour

— RockNess Festival · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:43:32

#scotlandhour Everyone should come to Edinburgh for one of our many festivals ow.ly/ko1sM We love the #edfringe the most!

— Edinburgh Spotlight · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:50:08

A1: Biggest festival of golf in the world heads to Muirfield, #EastLothian in July. #scotlandhour twitpic.com/clo1oi · Allan Minto

Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q5 sfy.co/bHjT #storify #scotlandhour #eastlothian

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:13:33

@safindlay1980 @Eh1 You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q5 " sfy.co/bHjT

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:13:33

Our contribution to #ScotlandHour pic.twitter.com/eMw1qJzSLu · Funky Gubbins

Painting holiday in Scotland. art4you Scotland is the studio to choose. #ScotlandHour

— art4you Scotland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:12:05

@HIEHamilton Thanks @HIEHamilton - it's in the diary #ScotlandHour

— Susan Mulholland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:07:08

#ScotlandHour One of the most bijou festivals. TT16mm. Classic 16mm films shown on Cafebarge, August 16-18th. Real films on a Dutch barge!

— Cafebarge · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:05:16

Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q4 sfy.co/aHls #storify #scotlandhour #edinburgh

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:03:50

@MarcHindley Yes, regional, business and beyond. Great idea from @Bairdtravels which continues to grow. And still fun. #scotlandhour

— Lesley Judge · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:01:04

#ScotlandHour aw yeah ✌

— · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:00:21

@InvernessCityUK @HulaJuiceBar You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q3" sfy.co/jIUV

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:58:49

Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q3 sfy.co/jIUV #storify #scotlandhour #edinburgh

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:58:49

@carmichael256 @Bairdtravels You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q3" sfy.co/jIUV

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:58:49

@festivalsinfife You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 Q3" sfy.co/jIUV

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:58:49

Great adventure so far in #Scotland with breathtaking scenery and #epic sunset, well worth a #camping or #caravanning trip #scotlandhour

— Team@FriendlyClubMag · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:57:06

Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 - Q2 sfy.co/gIYa #storify #scotlandhour #shetland

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:53:40

@carmichael256 @edinburgh You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 - Q2" sfy.co/gIYa

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:53:38

@safindlay1980 You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Festivals #ScotlandHour April 2013 - Q2" sfy.co/gIYa

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:53:38

Location, location, location - we were looking for unusual ones in answer to this question: "What's the most unusual location you've been to for a Festival?"

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:13:14

Q5 What's the most unusual location you've been to for a Festival? Remember #Scotlandhour and A5 in your answer to this one

— Express Hamilton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:40:30

Q5 @3harbourArtFest. Full programme of great events in lots of unusual venues in #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Elaine Carmichael · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:51:01

Q5: A Fringe Festival show in #Leith #Edinburgh on board a vintage open-top tour bus with an audience singing 'Loch Lomond'! #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:51:01

Q5 @LammermuirFest 2012 an extravaganza of sound and vision in the amazing Tantallon Castle #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Elaine Carmichael · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:50:48

Q5 @LammermuirFest 2012 an extravaganza of sound and vision in the amazing Tantallon Castle #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Visit East Lothian · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:50:08

Q5. Unusual location? Def the fab @BrewBog festival last year @BogbainFarm near Inverness! Only 10 days til the next one! #scotlandhour

— Kim Thain · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:45:20

When is the #ScotlandHour Festival starting?! An unusual place would be not in Scotland! Q5

— Susie Farley · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:44:46

A5 The Leith Festival a truly local festival experience especially on gala day! #scotlandhour

— Eh1 Edinburgh Guide · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:52:55

#scotlandhour A5: The shores of Loch Ness! @RockNessFest of course!

— Inverness · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:37:39

#scotlandhour A5: How about in the machair grasses of the Outer Hebrides?! facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… #Barralive #VisitOuterHebrides

— Outer Hebrides · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:25:26

A5 Almost forgot about the Crinnan Boat Festival. Makes for a stunning day out! #scotlandhour

— Steven Findlay · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:59:37

@lesleyjudge A5: Once celebrated St Andrew's Day in #Zagreb. Lots of kilts! #scotlandhour

— Dunira Strategy · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:58:30

A5 #ScotlandHour Being stuck in a tiny cell with 8 others in Remor @cvenues was one of my best #edfest experiences! edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/article/44644-…

— culturepie · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:56:56

A5. This is definitely unusual - The Enchanted Forest Festival in Pitlochry: enchantedforest.org.uk #scotlandhour

— Jarrien · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:56:38

A5 Unusual venues like someone's living room all part of charm of @PittenweemFest ! rosecottageeastneuk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/art-in… #Scotlandhour

— East Neuk Blogger · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:56:01

A5 CowalFest October 4 - 13 walking, ceilidhs, food, art. Visitcowal.com #scotlandhour

— Visit Cowal · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:54:31

MT @culturepie: A5 Last years @Summerhallery trip to Inchcolm Island for Macbeth was unusual journey and spectacular location! #ScotlandHour

— Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:53:30

A5 The Leith Festival a truly local festival experience especially on gala day! #scotlandhour

— Eh1 Edinburgh Guide · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:52:55

A5 #ScotlandHour Last years @Summerhallery trip to Inchcolm Island for Macbeth was a pretty unusual journey and spectacular location!

— culturepie · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:52:37

A5 @EyeHerringQueen festival on @Visit_Eyemouth harbour overlooking us @GunsgreenHouse not a common sight #ScottishBorders #scotlandhour

— Gunsgreen House · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:51:28

Time for family fun - the #ScotlandHour participants answer the question: Can you recommend a Scottish Festival for the whole family?

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 15:03:33

Q4.Can you recommend a Scottish #festival for the whole family? #scotlandhour

— Lesley Judge · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:30:39

Q4 #scotlandhour #Shetland's Up Helly Aa takes place through the day on the last Tuesday of January! pic.twitter.com/ug1wjsj4yg · Graham Uney

Q4 @dunbarscifest hands on science made fun for all ages in sunny Dunbar #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Elaine Carmichael · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:46:24

Q4: Cutting edge magical theatre @magicfest 28 June - 5 July #Edinburgh. 2013 programme now launched ow.ly/knva5 #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:46:23

Q4 @TradontheTyne workshops, family events, open stage, great location in #Haddington #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Visit East Lothian · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:45:44

Q4 The Portsoy Traditional Boat Festival is my new fave #festival. Beer, music, smokies, dancing in a magical setting #scotlandhour

— Tartan Penguin Media · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:43:32

Q4: #Edinburgh International Science Festival is the world’s first #science festival and remains the largest. @EdSciFest #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:40:59

Q4 Yes and absolutely spectacular too, sort of a festival - The Enchanted Forest searchscotland.org/blog/personal-… #scotlandhour

— Search Scotland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:38:47

Q4 Thanks @Susie_H It's this year's Up Helly Aa in #Shetland, back in January. A brilliant festival for all the family! #scotlandhour

— Graham Uney · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:38:04

Q4: The Imaginate Festival, an international festival of performing arts for children and young people. #Edinburgh 6-13 May. #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:35:47

Q4 Lots of family fun in our programme - films, live events and hands-on activities @lesleyjudge #scotlandhour

— Dunoon Film Festival · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:33:38

Q4. Apols for the self promotion but we have everything from storytelling for toddlers to stand-up comedy. #scotlandhour

— StirlingFringe · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:32:44

Q4. Belladrum Tartan Heart - Best family fest in Scotland - by far! @BelladrumFest #scotlandhour

— Kim Thain · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:29:58

A4: #scotlandhour Edinburgh Festivals suitable for all the family include the #edfringe @magicfest @Edbookfest @edscifest @edfoc

— Edinburgh Spotlight · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:30:21

#scotlandhour A4: Got to be @BelladrumFest - a really family friendly affair!

— Inverness · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:40:24

#scotlandhour A4 YES! @HebCelt! hebceltfest.com #HebCeltFest July 17-20 - amazing music in a unique island setting! See you there?

— Outer Hebrides · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:24:15

A4: Cutting edge magical theatre @magicfest 28 June - 5 July #Edinburgh. 2013 programme now launched ow.ly/knva5 #ScotlandHour

— Lesley Parsons · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:52:16

#scotlandhour A1 and A4: one of our favourite Mela photos ever: flic.kr/p/bpyVaL

— Edinburgh Mela · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:47:06

@TPMBarry That sounds like my new fave festival too! It's got the lot. Where and when? A4. #ScotlandHour

— Mally Graveson · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:46:20

A4 Osprey Festival @BoatofGarten is very family friendly! We're proud to be their sponsor :) #scotlandhour

— Speyside Wildlife · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:46:11

What makes a good Festival. Scotland's festival-goers share their essential tips! Ideas for festival organisers?

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:58:19

Q3. What makes a good Festival? #Scotlandhour

— Dougie Baird · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:20:35

Q3 offering great live music, amazing food & wonderful people #Forgans #scotlandhour #ceilidhs forgans.co.uk

— Forgan's · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:49:46

Q3 The people organising, performing and attending. Great example @FringebytheSea in #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Elaine Carmichael · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:35:52

Q3 Location, company, variety, food & drink. #EastLothian Scotland's Festival County has it all! #ScotlandHour

— Visit East Lothian · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:35:36

Q3: Atmosphere! The city streets throng with visitors from around the world during #Edinburgh summer festivals @edfests. #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:31:38

Q3 Getting the simple things right :-) #scotlandhour

— Search Scotland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:28:39

Q3: Culture! TradFest. A feast of ceilidh culture and folk arts in #Edinburgh started today until 6 April @ScotStoryCentre. #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:25:53

Q3 What makes a good Festival? Keep putting #Scotlandhour in your replies, as well as A3 for this answer!

— Express Hamilton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:20:36

A3 the fact that it doesn't get dark until after 10pm during the festivals! #scotlandhour #outdoors

— Susan at Hula · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:27:17

#scotlandhour A3 - a great setting (Loch Ness shore!) and great atmosphere #RockNess of course! rockness.co.uk

— Inverness · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:31:54

A3 the @PPumpalot show will be a feature of this year's fest! Born on Victoria Street too #ScotlandHour bit.ly/12iIx6u

— Susan at Hula · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:58:36

MT @ShonaBlack: A3. Culture! Looking forward to exploring @PittenweemFest in August (and viewing the houses gardens). #scotlandhour

— Festivals In Fife · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:52:17

A3. More than 150 beers brewed in Scotland and served in Edinburgh - 11th-14th July sraf.org.uk #ScotlandHour

— CAMRA's SRAF · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:50:41

A3 #ScotlandHour being able to luxuriate in entertainment, being spoilt for choice, preferably with some sunshine mixed in :-)

— DGArtsFest · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:49:46

A3. Culture! Looking forward to exploring Pittenweem's Art Festival in August (and viewing the houses & gardens). #scotlandhour

— Shona Black · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:49:37

A3. #scotlandhour Cambo Snowdrop Festival go next year & feed the Piggy's & fantastic walks camboestate.com/2013/01/28/sno… … pic.twitter.com/VZbZa0RXbO

— lasramblas · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:35:02

A3 Great atmosphere, well organised, good food that is being made on site #scotlandhour

— Cottages-in-Scotland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:32:45

A3: And all the supporters and of course devoted and passionate staff and leaders who make festivals happen! #ScotlandHour

— edintfest · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:32:35

A3 #ScotlandHour A good festival needs an element of surprise- the small things you stumbles upon by accident, not just the big names.

— culturepie · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:32:24

A3 good weather, good friends & good entertainment, good organisation #scotlandhour

— Laura · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:32:03

Which festival have you never been to but would like to attend? We got some great replies!

Storified by Susan McNaughton · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:53:07

Q2 : Which festival have you never been to but would like to attend? #ScotlandHour

— Aileen Lamb · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:10:57

Q2 we will be part if the St Andrews festival this year #scotlandhour pic.twitter.com/Fegpkt0jM3 · Forgan's

Q2 we hers the #crail festival is amazing #scotlandhour

— Forgan's · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:46:00

#scotlandhour Q2: Well, nobody's been to the Dunoon Film Festival yet, but our first-ever fest is 14-16 June...

— Dunoon Film Festival · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:29:26

Q2: The Saltire Festival in East Lothian. A week of events around St Andrew’s Day in #Edinburgh’s coast and countryside. #ScotlandHour

— Enjoy Edinburgh · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:16:43

Q2 The Lammermuir Festival @LammermuirFest - beautiful music in beautiful places in #EastLothian. #ScotlandHour

— Elaine Carmichael · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:16:21

@aileenlamb Q2 - Wicker Man still tops my to do list! #scotlandhour

— Steven Findlay · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:13:22

“@Cottages_UK: A2. Would love to go to the Hebcelt Music Festival on the Isle of Lewis ow.ly/komN6 #scotlandhour” So would I

— Misty Glen · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:18:56

A2 Beltane Fire Festival is another one on my 'most wanted' list #scotlandhour

— Marc Hindley · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:34:38

A2. #scotlandhour Shetland Blues Festival & a walking song that'll do for us youtube.com/watch?v=Mt1Oia… …

— lasramblas · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:33:41

A2 - @IslayWhiskyFest -been before but love it so much just GOT to go back ! Stunning scenery, friendly folks & great drams #scotlandhour

— Clan Charters · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:30:29

A2. Would love to go to the Hebcelt Music Festival on the Isle of Lewis ow.ly/komN6 #scotlandhour

— Cottages-in-Scotland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:29:09

A2: looking forward to Ballater Victoria Week 3-11 August #Deeside #scotlandhour It will be my first time :)

— Iain Fraser · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:28:39

A2. Would add @PerthshireAmber to the list too. #ScotlandHour

— Northern Lights · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:26:07

A2: Looking forward to the 1st Edinburgh Whisky Fest this weekend #scotlandhour bit.ly/1473fKy

— Allan Minto · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:24:04

A2 we'd love to see you all in Perthshire this year for ten days of fantastic music and much more perthshireamber.com #scotlandhour

— PerthshireAmberFest · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:21:39

A2: For info on Scottish walking festivals check out insiderscotland.com/scotlands-walk… #scotlandhour

— InsiderScotland.com · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:20:39

A2 Would love to go to @OrkneyFolkFest. The line-up looks amazing this year #ScotlandHour

— Susan Mulholland · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:20:35

A2. Anyone tried the @solasfestival ? we're thinking of going to Perth this year... Family arts festival with camping as well #scotlandhour

— Karen Somerville · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:19:55

A2 I'd also love to go to @RockNessFest and @WickermanFest #Scotlandhour

— East Neuk Blogger · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:19:39